University of the Pacific McGeorge Law welcomes new faculty members 

September 9, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC — McGeorge School of Law is excited to introduce nine new faculty members to the community, marking one of the largest groups of new appointments in recent memory. These distinguished educators and legal professionals bring a wealth of experience and expertise that will enhance McGeorge’s academic offerings and contribute to the

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University of Virginia Law appoints David Lowance as senior assistant dean for career development 

September 9, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — He’s been a partner at a top law firm and worked in-house to help an international corporation navigate explosive growth. David C. Lowance Jr. ’98, the new senior assistant dean for career development, is ready to shift gears and bring his wide-ranging experiences to leading career counseling efforts at

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Vanderbilt Law appoints Kelly Bahiraei as assistant dean for legal studies   

September 9, 2024

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY — Vice Dean Lisa Bressman announced that Kelly Bahiraei has been named Assistant Dean for Legal Studies, reporting to Vice Dean Lisa Bressman. In this new position, Bahiraei is responsible for providing management and development of the Master of Legal Studies, Undergraduate Minor in Legal Studies, and LL.M. programs.

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Rutgers Law welcomes new associate deans to clinics  

September 9, 2024

RUTGERS LAW SCHOOL — Rutgers Law School’s clinics in Camden and Newark have a long-standing reputation for excellence. This year, the program is set to advance further with the appointment of two new associate deans for clinical education: Sandra Simkins in Camden and Randi Mandelbaum in Newark.

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University at Buffalo Law adds election law and constitutional law expert Manoj Mate to the faculty  

September 9, 2024

UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO SCHOOL OF LAW — In past work, Mate has drawn on methods from comparative constitutional law and judicial politics, informed by his doctoral research on judicial activism in India, his parents’ home country. For his dissertation, he conducted fieldwork in New Delhi, talking to judges, lawyers, non-governmental organizations and other experts in

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University of North Carolina Law welcomes new faculty members 

September 9, 2024

UNC SCHOOL OF LAW — The UNC School of Law is thrilled to welcome four distinguished professors to its faculty. Kara Bruce, Carrie Floyd, Caleb Griffin, and Caroline Osborne bring diverse expertise and innovative approaches to legal education, each enhancing Carolina Law’s commitment to excellence in teaching and research. 

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An interview with new Columbia Law dean Daniel Abebe

September 6, 2024

COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL — On August 1, Daniel Abebe became the 16th dean of Columbia Law School and Lucy G. Moses Professor of Law. Dean Abebe brings vast administrative experience to his new role. 

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Stanford Law hires Bernice Grant to lead Transactional Clinic

September 4, 2024

STANFORD LAW SCHOOL — Stanford Law School (SLS) announced today that Bernice Grant has joined the faculty as a Professor of Law and Director of SLS’s transactional clinic, in which participating students gain experience by representing real-world clients.   

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University of Miami Law names Camila Souza dean of inclusion and belonging  

September 3, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI — Camila Souza recently joined the University of Miami School of Law as the assistant dean of Inclusion and Belonging with a mission to equip students, faculty, and staff with the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to be inclusive leaders and to continue to foster a culture that values diversity and ensures all

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Fordham Law names Elizabeth Acevedo assistant dean of the Career Planning Center  

September 3, 2024

FORDHAM LAW NEWS — Elizabeth “Beth” Acevedo has been chosen as the new assistant dean of the Career Planning Center at Fordham Law School. Her first day will be Aug. 5. Most recently, she was the assistant dean for the Center for Career Development at Rutgers Law School in Newark. There, she oversaw Rutgers Law’s career

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